Time is winding down to register to vote in next month’s primary election, which features the races for the U.S. Senate and several congressional seats.

One of the more interesting speakers at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night was 19-year-old actress and model Chloe Grace Moretz. For the first time, she will be voting in a general election this year.

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While she states that she is voting for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, you don't have to be a Democrat to like what this first time voter is peddling: a jolt to young voters to get registered and get active in selecting political leaders.

Moretz told the DNC and a national audience, “I registered to vote on the same day at the DMV that I got my driver’s license, and it took just a minute, but I knew that it gave me the power of a lifetime. The power to make my voice heard and to shape the future of our country. “

Ballots are already prepared for the Aug. 30 primary election, in which voters statewide will be able to cast ballots for U.S. Senate, Congress, and a slew of local races. Monday is the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation.

Elections offices in Orange and some other counties are open Saturday to accommodate last minute requests, although, you can also register at libraries and by mail.

Besides the various races on the ballot, voters will also see a proposed constitutional amendment. If approved, homeowners with solar or renewable energy devices would not have to pay property taxes on the assessed value of that equipment. The amendment requires 60 percent voter approval to pass.

Early voting is set to start Aug. 15. People can request "vote by mail" ballot until Aug. 24.